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Teaching Vacancies; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in partnership with Cleaswell Hill School is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead from 1 September 2027. The role requires inspirational, values-led strategic leadership to ensure every pupil receives a high quality, ambitious and inclusive education.

The successful candidate will have substantial senior leadership experience in a special school or specialist provision at Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher level for at least three years, with a proven track record of

Qualifications

• Substantial senior leadership experience in a special school or specialist provision at Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher level for at least three years.
• Proven track record of improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
• Ability to provide values-led strategic leadership and drive school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspiring, values-led strategic leadership to ensure high quality, ambitious and inclusive education for all pupils.
• Work with governing body, staff, pupils, parents and stakeholders to sustain high expectations and continuous improvement.
• Lead safeguarding and ensure adherence to safeguarding guidance and policy.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Inspiring leadership

SEND expertise

Relational practice

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher on 31 August 2027, the Governing Body aims to appoint an exceptional and inspirational Headteacher to lead Cleaswell Hill School from 1 September 2027.

The successful candidate will provide inspiring, values led strategic leadership to ensure that every Cleaswell Hill School pupil receives a high quality, ambitious and inclusive education. They will work closely with the governing body, staff members, pupils, parents, carers and key stakeholders to sustain a culture of high expectations, relational practice, professional learning and continuous improvement across all Cleaswell Hill School sites.

The successful applicant will have substantial and successful recent, relevant senior leadership experience in a special school or specialist provision at Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher level for at least three years, plus a proven track record of improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

What the school offers its staff

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.